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Durban Hindu Panchang
Durban · Purnimanta · Lahiri (Drik)
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🌕 Purnima🌑 Amavasya• EkadashiShukla / Krishna
May 1, 2027
TithiKrishna Dashami · upto 3:24 PM
NakshatraShatabhisha · upto 9:46 PM
YogaBrahma · upto 3:13 PM
KaranaVishti · upto 3:24 PM
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SamvatVikram 2084 · Shaka 1949
PakshaKrishna
Sunrise6:24 AM
Sunset5:21 PM
Rahu Kaal9:08 AM – 10:30 AM
Abhijit Muhurat11:31 AM – 12:14 PM
ℹ️ Computed for your city (Drik · Lahiri). For ritually-critical timings, please confirm with your priest.

Durban festival dates — FAQ

When is Dhanteras in Durban in 2026?

Dhanteras in Durban falls on November 6, 2026. Desi.Net computes this from the lunar tithi at Durban's local sunrise, so it can differ from the date elsewhere. See Dhanteras dates worldwide →

When is Diwali in Durban in 2026?

Diwali in Durban falls on November 8, 2026. Desi.Net computes this from the lunar tithi at Durban's local sunrise, so it can differ from the date elsewhere. See Diwali dates worldwide →

When is Bhai Dooj in Durban in 2026?

Bhai Dooj in Durban falls on November 11, 2026. Desi.Net computes this from the lunar tithi at Durban's local sunrise, so it can differ from the date elsewhere. See Bhai Dooj dates worldwide →

When is Chhath Puja in Durban in 2026?

Chhath Puja in Durban falls on November 15, 2026. Desi.Net computes this from the lunar tithi at Durban's local sunrise, so it can differ from the date elsewhere. See Chhath Puja dates worldwide →

What are the upcoming Hindu festival dates in Durban?

Upcoming major festivals in Durban: Dhanteras (November 6, 2026), Diwali (November 8, 2026), Bhai Dooj (November 11, 2026), Chhath Puja (November 15, 2026), Makar Sankranti (January 15, 2027), Vasant Panchami (February 11, 2027).

Why are Durban's festival dates different from other cities?

Hindu festival dates are set by the tithi (lunar day) at sunrise in your location, so they can shift by a day between time zones. Desi.Net publishes a separately-computed date for Durban rather than one generic date.